DecodedCarsPontiac GTO
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 6.0L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (11)
The 2006 GTO in brief
The 2006 Pontiac GTO is a compact car offered with a 6.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway), 19% worse than the 2006 compact car average of 22.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Pontiac GTO has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006.
Its most efficient year was 2006 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 18 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (2), steering (2), suspension (2).
2006 GTO pros & cons
Full 2006 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints3 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 88 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 19% below the 2006 compact car average of 22.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2006 GTO
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | 33 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2006 Pontiac G6 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2006 Saab 9-3 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2006 Chrysler Sebring | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Pontiac. How we calculate this →